Eddy A.

Network Administrator

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Emmendingen, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Mar 2025
7 months

Network Administrator

Knauf Bayern

  • Administration of firewalls (Securepoint)
  • Operation and maintenance of the client-server infrastructure (Windows)
  • Operation and patching of IoT devices in the hazard management system (cameras, Web IOS, IP serial converters)
  • Support for integrating security technology into existing IT infrastructures
  • Planning and implementation of network segmentation and isolation
  • Deployment and rollout of solutions to other plants
  • Tools used: Wireshark, Network Service Manager, PRTG, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager, FNT/Command Manager Console, ServiceNow, Confluence, Active Directory, Wingard, Securepoint FW
Apr 2024 - Present
1 year 9 months

IT Network Planning Consultant

Finanz Informatik Technologie Service GmbH & Co. KG

  • Expansion and modernization of existing systems and architectures
  • Active participation in projects and creation of current and target architectures for decision support
  • Implementation and management of security measures in the network
  • Troubleshooting and resolution of network issues
  • Network segmentation, configuration, management and monitoring of network devices
  • Tools used: Command-FNT, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Splunk, ServiceNow, Network Service Manager, Visio, Micro Focus Network Automation, FortiGate, Check Point, Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI, DNA Center
Feb 2024 - Aug 2024
7 months

Network Administrator

PV Automotive GmbH München

  • Planning, configuration and administration of WLAN and network infrastructure
  • Analysis and resolution of network issues; development and implementation of technical concepts
  • Implementation and management of HCI environments
  • Migration from Check Point to FortiGate firewalls with a focus on IT security
  • Integration of Cisco ISE with data sources such as AD, LDAP and Intune
  • Configuration of authentication and authorization policies for user authentication
  • Administration and maintenance of the deployed NAC solution
  • Independent execution of IT projects including creation and maintenance of necessary documentation
  • Tools used: Cisco ASA, Cisco Web Security Appliance, Check Point, Fortinet WAF, Cisco ISE, Wireshark, Meraki, Secure Pulse, Blue Coat Proxy, PRTG, Aruba Mobility Master, Cloudflare Network Service Manager, Extreme NMS, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager Console, ServiceNow, Confluence, Active Directory, Cisco DNAC, Cisco ACI
Nov 2023 - Mar 2024
5 months

Interim IT Service Manager

Master Builders Solutions Deutschland GmbH

  • Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of relevant hardware and software applications
  • Developing training plans for all team members and occasionally for other company employees
  • Managing the department's annual budgets and reporting to senior management
  • Initiating and managing large IT projects in line with business requirements and budget constraints, including system upgrades and migrations
Nov 2022 - Nov 2023
1 year 1 month

Network Administrator

Liebherr Bayern

  • Point of contact for all technical and infrastructure issues and communication between management and the IT department
  • Managing the IT pool and delivering agreed services as planned
  • Initiating quality improvements and managing escalations
  • Independent administration and monitoring of the global network environment (LAN, WAN, WLAN)
  • Creating HLDs as well as network segmentation and providing 2nd/3rd level support
  • Identifying and resolving system errors and configuring routers and switches according to best practices
  • Supporting international network rollouts
  • Integration of Cisco ISE with AD, LDAP and Intune
  • Configuration of authentication, authorization and accounting policies (EAP-FAST, PEAP, LEAP, EAP-TLS) and TACACS
  • Profiling and posturing of user devices for compliance
  • Tools used: Wireshark, Infoblox, Command-FNT, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLAN Controller, DNA Center, Active Directory, Network Service Manager, Pathfinder, PRTG, Extreme NMS, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager Console, Prime
Dec 2020 - Nov 2021
1 year

Field Engineer

AVASO Technology Solutions Denmark

  • Setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of the corporate switched and routed network (LAN, WAN OSPF, BGP, IBGP, MPLS, MVRF; Cisco & Extreme Networks WLAN)
  • Incident and problem management according to ITIL V3
  • Service provider management and development of change plans
  • Change planning and coordination with implementation schedules
  • Firewall configuration and management of rules, policies and ACLs
  • Monitoring network traffic for security breaches and taking appropriate actions
  • Performing routine updates, patches and firmware upgrades for firewalls
  • Tools used: Check Point, Nagios, Splunk, PRTG, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, FNT/Command, DNA Center, Wireshark, ASR4000, CGR1000, ISR1000, HPSM, ServiceNow, JIRA, Fortinet
Jul 2019 - Dec 2020
1 year 6 months

Access and Security Specialist

Endress+Hauser

  • Network administration and execution of business-as-usual activities in the data network
  • Provision of L3 network support via a ticketing tool
  • Incident and problem management according to ITIL V3
  • Setup and maintenance of the corporate switched and routed network (LAN, WAN OSPF, BGP, IBGP, MPLS, MVRF; Cisco & Extreme Networks WLAN; VoIP IPT)
  • Troubleshooting and provider management
  • Management of daily network operations nationally and internationally
  • Administration and troubleshooting of wireless networks
  • Administration of Infoblox Grid Manager (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), IP subnet migration and DNS entries, site-to-site VPN configuration
  • NAC, access control management and policy management
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
1 year 2 months

Infrastructure Engineer

Metro Group Retail

  • Project work at the largest German Check Point site at Metro Systems in German
  • Active Directory management
  • Configuration and administration of Cisco WSA and Cisco Prime
  • Implementation of HLD, LLD, proof of concept and technical documentation
  • Operation and further development of the wireless network infrastructure
  • Administration and configuration of Cisco routers and Catalyst switches
  • Support in migration and transformation projects (Blue Coat Proxy to Check Point firewalls, multi-data center environment)
  • Rule review with AlgoSec, NAT rule creation, policy enhancement, system upgrades, site-to-site VPN configuration
  • RMA hardware replacement and emergency firewall distribution
  • Tools used: Fortinet, SonicWALL, Check Point, Wireshark, Meraki, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLAN Controller, ACS Server, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager Console, Prime, Active Directory, Cisco WSA, Blue Coat
Nov 2017 - Jul 2018
9 months

Infrastructure Analyst

John Deere Mannheim

  • Network segmentation and operational work on Cisco Catalyst, Nexus and routers
  • Integration of WLANs (Cisco 2500, 5500, 8500) with global roaming via Cisco Prime
  • WAN (OSPF, BGP, IBGP, MPLS, VRF) and LAN infrastructure management
  • Cisco image upgrades, software maintenance and system monitoring
  • Service desk, incident, change and release management
  • RMA hardware replacement and configuration restoration
  • Troubleshooting in complex network environments
  • Access security management
  • Tools used: Splunk, Cisco Prime, Infoblox, FNT/Command, HP Service Manager, Active Directory, ServiceNow, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLAN Controller, Aruba ACS, Cisco ASA
Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
2 years 1 month

Provider Management

BASF Ludwigshafen

  • Incident, change and release management
  • Second-level support for WAN, LAN and WLAN
  • Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and administration of IP network components
  • Maintenance and renegotiation of service contracts with WAN providers
  • Consulting and recommendations for WAN design and hardware installations
  • Preparation of hardware and software procurement
  • Definition of task packages and monitoring of work progress
  • Organization and leadership of meetings, approval of protocols and RMAs
  • Management of the IT team and external vendors
  • Tools used: Active Directory, Cisco WLAN Controller, ServiceNow, JIRA, Lotus Notes, NICS CMS, MS Visio, IPAM, Proviso Monitoring
Dec 2014 - Sep 2015
10 months

Network Administrator

Samvardhana Motherson Peguform (T-Systems)

  • Operating and further developing the LAN/WAN network infrastructure
  • Administration and configuration of Cisco routers and Catalyst switches (2960, 45xx, 65xx, Nexus)
  • Configuration of Cisco ASA firewall systems
  • Incident management and software installation/updates
  • Tools used: Active Directory, Nagios, Cisco ISE, Cisco ASA, Cisco WLAN Controller, ACS Server, Remedy, Riverbed, IPAM
Jan 2014 - Sep 2014
9 months

Administrator

Datagroup Stuttgart

  • LAN architecture, VLAN and WLAN IP address planning
  • Installation and configuration of network components
Jun 2013 - Nov 2013
6 months
On-site

Systemadministrator

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt Stuttgart

  • On-site support and network management
  • Installation, configuration and administration of network components and applications
  • Support and problem analysis for disruptions, escalation of incidents and requests
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting of systems
  • Network documentation and setup of network workstations
  • Management of technical equipment (telephone, printers, copiers)
  • Tools used: ELO, BMC Remedy, Cisco ISE, Cisco Works LMS, Sniffer
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
2 years

Intern in Enterprise Architecture Management & Governance

Daimler AG Untertürkheim

  • 1st and 2nd level support for internal end users (Windows 2008, Office XP, Lotus Notes, Outlook)
  • Receiving, classifying and handling incident reports via phone, ticket system and email
  • Forwarding incidents and documenting them in the Remedy ticket system
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting of systems
  • Administration of IP networks including remote access and workstation setup
  • Management of technical equipment (telephone, printers, copiers)
  • Creating user profiles in Active Directory
  • Creating training and presentation materials and translating documents into English

Summary

I have several years of experience in implementing and supporting IT data networks. I am also ITIL and Cisco certified (Routing, Switching and Security).

I have strong experience working with clients from different industries, including automotive, manufacturing, logistics, retail and telecommunications.

I hold expertise in switching and routing, as well as good knowledge of firewalls and administering Cisco Corporate Wireless Networks.

I have extensive experience working with various modules and applications, and can understand a client's technical requirements, map them to a technical solution and prevent future issues.

I am an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and good intercultural competence.

I am eager to take on new challenges.

Languages

English
Native
German
Advanced

Education

Sep 2009 - Sep 2012

Academy for Data Processing

Business Informatics · Böblingen, Germany

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

University of Applied Sciences Böblingen

Business Informatics · Böblingen, Germany

Oct 1988 - Jun 1991

University of Benin

Production Engineering · Nigeria

Certifications & licenses

CCNA R&S

CCNA Security

CCNP R&S

Fortinet

ITIL V3 Foundation

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